Tag Archive for: Ardashir II

Sasanian Empire, Silver Drachm (4.16 g, 25 mm), AD 379-383
Ardashir II, Sasanian King AD 379-383
Sunrise # 870, SNS Ia/1a, Gobl Type I/1, Saeedi 214, Extremely Fine
Mint: Unknown.
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A fine example of an Ardashir II drachm.

Sasanian Empire, Gold Dinar (7.02 g, 22 mm), AD 379-383
Ardashir II, Sasanian King AD 379-383
Sunrise # 871 (this coin), SNS Type Ib/2, Gobl Type I/3, Saeedi AV 59, Superb Extremely Fine
Mint: Unknown.
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Ardashir II was the brother of Shapur II. He came to the throne late in life and…